Department and Commission: Operations, Community Services Vacancy: Temporary Seasonal Posting Date: July 10, 2026 Application Deadline: July 26, 2026

About the City of Markham

The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award-winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.

Join us and make a lasting difference!

Is a better community worth working for? We certainly think so. We’re looking for seasonal workers to help make our green areas really shine. With your hands-on skills and our unrivaled dedication, we’re sure to hit our goals right out of the park.   

Land a temp job with lasting impact.  Join the City of Markham from August to January 2027 and belong to a team that truly cares. If you have really strong skills, you may also be considered for a contract extension until October. Our strong commitment to training, health and safety is unmatched by any other municipality. Together, we’ll roll up our sleeves and improve our community for family, friends and neighbors alike. 

We need staff to cover shifts from 5 a.m. to midnight 7 days a week so you can always count on 40 hours of work every week. We’re known for taking care of our people – and a set schedule is just the beginning. You’ll also get above-average pay ($30.04 per hour to start), work shirts and regular daily breaks. And it doesn’t stop there. You’ll also have access to everything you need – from new equipment to safety gear and we even provide the sunscreen.   

This is a special opportunity to leave your mark on the parks and green areas around you. You’ll not only work alongside a friendly team, you’ll have the support, resources and tools you need to make our community proud. 

Here’s a little taste of what you’ll do each day 

• You may lead a small crew as they work with you to maintain the parks within our community.
• You and your team will be cutting and trimming, litter picking, pruning, and maintaining our playgrounds.
• Safety is our top priority for our team members. That’s why you’ll be operating new equipment like mowers, tractors and cord trimmers.

Here’s how you know you’re a great fit 

• You’re a natural leader and you need little supervision.
• You enjoy working with a team and your passionate about giving teammates the support they need to do a great job.
• You have a high school diploma or, something that’s equivalent.
• You’ll have an advantage if you have post-secondary education in parks operations or a related field.
• You not only have your G driver license, but you’ll be able to prove you have a clean driver abstract before you join us. That means no demerit points and no more than one driving infraction on your drivers record.
• You’ve got hands-on experience operating various grounds maintenance equipment used in parks and landscaping.
• As we said, safety is important. You’ll already have, or are willing to get before you start, a Standard First Aid OR Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED certification from a WSIB approved provider.
• You have no problem with shift work – rain or shine and are available if we need to change your hours or duties.
• We’re pleased to tell you we provide competitive earnings for our full-time temporary positions and that’s why you’ll start at $30.04 and increase to $30.49 per hour after 4 months.   

*Note: Individuals must be available to start August 2026 and commit to working with us until at least January.  We really need you so very limited time off will be approved.  Please indicate in your application any time off that you require during the season.  

We may decide that your expertise may be better utilized performing other duties within our Park Operations, so you may be re-assigned depending upon our needs and your skills. 

Be part of something bigger. Join the City of Markham and help build our beautiful community. Apply now and before July 26, 2026 and make a lasting impact..

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.   

Other similar roles that may be qualified for this position: grounds maintenance, trim crew, landscaper, landscaping, golf course maintenance, grounds keeper, parks maintenance, general labourer, grass cutter and trimmer, grass cutting, turf maintenance.   

 Core Behaviours: 

• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization. 
• Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change 
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships 
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening 
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation
• Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example 

Core Values

At the City of Markham, our work is guided by a shared set of core values that shape how we serve our community and support one another.

• Service Excellence: the consistent delivery of high-quality efficient and customer-centric service that exceeds expectations.
• Accountability: our obligation to be responsible and accountable for our actions, decisions and performance.
• People-Focused: putting people first.
• Trust: the confidence we place in each other to act with integrity and fairness.
• Innovation: Investing in each other and the way we deliver our programs and services.

We are looking for candidates who bring these values to life through their actions, decisions, and leadership approach.

Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check

AI Disclosure

At the City of Markham, we value transparency and fairness in recruitment. While our system (ADP Workforce Now) includes AI-powered features, we do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants. All evaluations are conducted by people. 

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process. 

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